Eighth Grade

From California to Rhode Island, Norway to Alaska, Florida to Russia, scientists and individuals in scientific careers have dedicated their time to mentor an Arizona middle school learner on the “who, what, where, why and how” to become a scientist. Students learn about robotics in Antarctica and climate change in Greenland, how planes fly and floating sediment traps in the Bering Sea.

The year starts with interviews and MP3 recordings focusing on the individual mentor partner. The students then produce a power point presentation introducing the science of their mentor. A Research paper is the next project then two assignments: an interactive game, and movie both based on climate change. The year ends with culminating capstone projects that the students choose. Students have made models of DART buoys to improve the Tsunami warning system, written songs about climate change and made music videos, even making a mooring that will not get crushed by ice in the Arctic Ocean so that instruments can record data year round. Science is a hands on discipline where knowledge and hard work bring citizens to new worlds of discovery. Join our class in learning about amazing careers in science, we are waiting for you!​

MP3 Recordings

Students start the year interviewing their mentors to learn the steps to becoming a career professional.